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The planting project in the region of Davos, in Switzerland, aims at preserving and sustainability managing local forests to preserve the tourist attraction of one of the largest ski resorts.
In addition, the Greener Davos project has a highly symbolic significance because Davos is hosting annually the World Economic Forum where global policital, business elites and celebrities are invited.
Location
Davos, SwitzerlandType
Agroforestry and reforestation
Local partner
Davos municipalityParticipants
local school, sport clubs, WEF participants
Local partner
Technical work (species, design of the planting models, site location, monitoring) is done by forest experts of Davos Municipalty, Gemeinde Davos Forstbetrieb. They ensure the plantation of 100% native timber trees and the combination of several species to regenerate the local biodiversity, preserve the natural ecosystems, and ensure maximal socio-environmental co-benefits.
Plantation models
Species planted
participants
Participants of this project are volunteers, interns of the Swiss Post School, members of sports clubs and participants at the World Economic Forum, among others.
Documents
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2014 progress report
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